Packing sacks and bags imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the DR Congo imported packing sacks and bags worth $22.3 million (7.3 thousand tonnes). Value fell 19% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 18% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $32.5 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $22.3M | 7.3K t |
| 2023 | $27.5M | 11.8K t |
| 2022 | $32.5M | 12.0K t |
| 2021 | $24.9M | 9.5K t |
| 2020 | $8.9M | 3.5K t |
| 2019 | $11.3M | 4.5K t |
| 2018 | $13.3M | 4.7K t |
| 2017 | $6.9M | 2.8K t |
Where the DR Congo imports packing sacks and bags from
The largest suppliers were China (45%), Zambia (21%), Namibia (14%). Among the main suppliers, Namibia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
Product types under HS 6305
| 6305.33 | Polypropylene packing sacks | 65% |
| 6305.32 | Flexible intermediate bulk containers | 18% |
| 6305.90 | Packing sacks (other) | 8% |
| 6305.39 | Man-made packing sacks | 7.1% |
| 6305.10 | Jute packing sacks | 1.5% |
| 6305.20 | Cotton packing sacks | 0.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6305.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.07 per kg, close to the world average of $2.73.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind DR Congo packing sacks and bags imports (HS 6305): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 6305: Sacks and bags, of a kind used for the packing of goods.
Common questions
What is the value of packing sacks and bags imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported packing sacks and bags worth $22.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 52nd of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 19% on 2023.
Which countries supply packing sacks and bags to the DR Congo?
China was the largest supplier with 45% of the value ($10.1 million), followed by Zambia (21%) and Namibia (14%). The top three together account for 79%, out of 21 supplier countries in total. Brazil grew fastest among the top ten, up 178% on the year.
What is the average import price of packing sacks and bags per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.07 per kg in 2024, 12% above the world average of $2.73 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of packing sacks and bags to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.9 million in 2017 to $22.3 million in 2024, an increase of 222%. The peak was 2022 at $32.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $18.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for packing sacks and bags?
The HS code for packing sacks and bags is heading 6305. In the DR Congo the largest six-digit codes were 6305.33 (65% of the value) and 6305.32 (18%).
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